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Exercise, Health & Wellness: Central Europe

17 May–16 June 2027
Priority Deadline: 1 November 2026
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026

Experience Central Europe through the lens of exercise, health, and wellness. Based primarily in Hungary, this study abroad combines Exercise Sciences coursework with cultural exploration and opportunities to see how physical activity, health, sport, physiotherapy, and wellness are approached in a different cultural setting. Through visits to universities, health and wellness facilities, and other sites, students will gain a broader perspective on the connections among movement, health, and culture. 

Explore Hungary and surrounding areas while experiencing the region’s history, traditions, and approach to well-being. From Budapest's thermal baths and Hungary's sport traditions to visits with local universities and health professionals, students will encounter a variety of perspectives on exercise, rehabilitation, wellness, and healthy living. These experiences are balanced with opportunities to explore Hungary's history, landmarks, cities, and surrounding areas—making the program both an academic experience and a meaningful cultural immersion.

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Contact Us

Ron Hager
(801) 422-1183
hager@byu.edu

Wayne Johnson
(801) 422-5490
wayne_johnson@byu.edu

Brent Feland
(801) 422-1182
brent_feland@byu.edu

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Courses

Students are required to take 6 credits from the following courses:

EXSC 221—Science of Wellness (3 credit, GE course)
EXSC 360—Exercise is Medicine (3 credits)
EXSC 387—Chronic Disease Prevention (3 credits)
EXSC 399R—Exercise Sciences Internship (2–3 credits)
EXSC 497R—Individual Study and Research
EXSC 460—Orthopedic Impairment and Therapeutic Exercise (3 credits)

Participants may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval by the program director and ISP.
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Cost

$5,500–6,000

Includes Latter-day Saint undergraduate tuition, internship placement fees, housing, 2–3 group meals per week, international health insurance coverage, local excursions/cultural activities, and local transportation.

Does not include international airfare, preparation course tuition, passport, transportation not related to program activities, international data plan, most meals, or personal expenses.
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Funding Sources

Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.

Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a Study Abroad scholarship.

Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.

Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).

Gerontology minors may be able to apply for an internship grant though the Gerontology minor.

Scholarships are not applied until the last payment is due.
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Preparation

Foreign language skills are not required. Academic partners are prepared to host English-speaking students. This program is open to all majors and is ideal for anyone considering a career in allied health. No prerequisite courses are needed. Students will participate in multiple exercise-based activities like swimming, hiking, biking, soccer, dancing, canoeing, etc. No experience performing these activities is necessary. While swimming is beneficial due to visits to thermal bath treatment facilities, it is not required.

Accepted students are required to participate in an international preparation course (IAS 369R, 1 credit hour). This second-block evening course will be held during the winter semester. Course work (EXSC 221, 360, 387) will start during the IAS 369R course.

International study programs are physically, emotionally, and mentally taxing, and you must be in good health to participate. These programs often take place in international locations that do not have the same level of safety and services in terms of transportation, living conditions, residential accommodations, food, public behavior, and policing that you may be used to on campus. If you have further questions or concerns on this, please see https://kennedy.byu.edu/isp-travel-policy.
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Housing

Housing includes a hotel in Budapest (approximately 14 days); a hotel near Vienna, Austria (approximately 4 days); and accommodations in other Hungarian cities—such as Győr, Balaton, Hévíz, Visegrad—for roughly 12–15 days.
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Travel

Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airline reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent.

BYU Travel
280 HRCB
(801) 422-6293
travel@byu.edu
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Application Process

Students must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

Complete the online application here. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is required; applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.

Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program. The first payment is due upon acceptance; please refer to the Payment Information document.

Priority Deadline: 1 November 2026
Application deadline: 1 December 2026
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Program Adjustments

International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost.

If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU Financial account.

ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.
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Faculty

Ron Hager
(801) 422-1183
hager@byu.edu

Wayne Johnson
(801) 422-5490
wayne_johnson@byu.edu

Brent Feland
(801) 422-1182
brent_feland@byu.edu
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Contact Us

International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
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ISP Student Handbook

To see the student handbook,click here.
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Payment Schedule

To see the payment schedule, click here.